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"Wisdom has built her House, she has hewn out her Seven Pillars" Proverbs 9:1I look forward to having you come join me as we work to turn our houses into homes.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

What's in a House?

"Wisdom has Built Her House, She has hewn out her 7 Pillars" Prov 9:1

Some years ago when I began to work towards changing a house (dwelling) into a Home (a place of refuge from "the world"), I soon worked out it could become a very complicated matter if you allowed it.......... or, if you began trying to keep up with somebody else! Our home has never and will never be a "show home". I strive to manage an air of "simplicity", and warmth, - a return to times when things appeared to be much simpler. Thus began the journey of learning so many "new" skills. New skills take time and energy and I found I needed Gods guidance to work out how "Wisdom" ever managed to build that house into a home for her husband, herself and her family! What developed was what I refer to as "The 7 Pillars"..........They form the basis of my home, and have flowed into how I manage my "Homestead Binder". Want to know what they are??? 1. Gods Word - The Foundation and building blocks for me. What is the foundation of your home? (Family/ God/ Beliefs/Life Goals)2. Simplicity - Don't make it too hard! Freedom from complication, Good Stewardship (Frugality / Finances/ Projects / Streamline)3. Ordered - Routines, organization within the home to make it work for everyone who lives there; Time management, Menus, Seasons, plans.

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4. Good Health - Mind, Body, Soul and home5. Cleanliness - Springcleaning; Ways of living; House; Body6. Humility - Understanding our own insignificance and being able to acknowledge our own faults and shortcomings!7. Love - Gift Giving; Voluntary Projects; Projects on the Go; Snail Mail for friends and Pen pals, Birthdays.I hope to have your company along the way as we strive together to turn our houses into homes!Hugs, Sharm